On My Lucky 13 list I had the goal to climb the stairs of the IDS building in Minneapolis. At 57 stories this iconic building is the tallest building in Minnesota. Unfortunately, I did not get this goal accomplished in 2013. I decided to reset the goal for 2014 and put it on my Fabulous '14 list. The Fight for Air Climb is where participants climb stairs to a skyscrapers around the country to raise money for the American Lung Association.

Participation in the 2014 Fight for Air Climb would be a way I can work towards the goal. After some quick research I found 2014 Fight for Air Climb was going to be on February 22 at the US Bank Plaza. This climb would be 31 stories. It would be an accomplishment worthy of my Fabulous '14. Participating in the Fight for Air Climb will not only help me check off #6 Floors on my Fabulous '14 list, it will contribute to the my goals of:

#2 Family -Supporting family members that have lung related problems.

# 3 Friends-Getting my friends involved!

#5 14 Pounds -Exercise is a great way to lose weight!

#9 Fund-raise -Raising money for the American Lung Association

To participate in the Fight for Air Climb participants pay a fee of $25. I set my fundraising goal at $1400 to fit the theme of Fabulous '14. I asked my family and friends to help me raise $1,400. Utilizing Facebook, Twitter (@SmallServing), LinkedIn, email, and personal asks I worked toward my goal.

Saturday, February 22 was the Fight for Air Climb at the US Bank Plaza. I was one of 774 climbers ascended the 31 stairs for a "vertical road race. As I walked to the climb from my car I talked with a couple that was doing the climb for a second time. I told them this was my first time and I wasn't sure what to expect. The gal told me to just go at my own pace and if there isn't a line they will often let you start early. The best part of the climb according to her? The good looking fire fighters.

Opening the door to US Bank Plaza, I saw climbers with their medals of completion, teams taking team photos and fire fighters in full gear getting ready to go. Feeling slightly overwhelmed, but only showing confidence I walked through the plaza to check in and get my timing chip. Once I attached the chip to my shoe I was ready. I walked to the door where climbers waited for their turn; I saw a familiar logo, it was the Apple Valley Fire Department. I stop them and introduced myself as a fellow resident of Apple Valley. I thanked them for climbing and for the work they do in Apple Valley. I could not image climbing 31 stories in all of that gear, including tanks.

I walked to the starting door for the non-firefighter climbers. I was early, but I was ready. This was it! Time to hit that goal! On the first flight there was a photographer taking photos and wishing climbers "Good Luck!" One floor down, thirty to go.

I climbed alone most of the way, occasionally I was passed or met other climbers. Along the way their were volunteers cheering you on and handing out bottled water. I thought about the times I have been the cheerleader for people doing events like this, today I am the one people were encouraging.

What was I thinking...Floor #5 - Maybe I should have trained for this?Floor #8 - This is harder than I thought. Floor #10 - Am I crazy? Can I really do this? I can't stopFloor #13 - Lucky 13!Floor #14 - Photo op! It's your Fabulous '14.Floor #15- Half Way! Floor #17- Yes Kelly you are crazy! Floor #19 - You may be out of shape, but you are not puking like that fit gal on floor #18.Floor #21 - Ok Kelly, 10 more to go. You can do it. You are not wearing that fire fighting gear. Time to take off this jacket.Floor #26 - Breathing was hard. David (my brother) has asthma, this has got to be nothing compared to what he could go through. Floor #28 - Almost there!Floor #29 - 1 more (for some reason I thought 30 was the top)Floor #31 - I just did it! I really did it! Keep walking!

It was great to have volunteers cheering as each climber emerged from the stairwell.

How did we do?After the climb I was able to check out my timeat the event. The next day a link to all times was sent via email. I had to check out how my fellow Apple Valley residents (aka Apple Valley Fire) did.